Lee Cross Rinker (born November 10, 1960) is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career In 1960, Rinker was born in Stuart, Florida. Rinker's brother, Larry, and his sister, Laurie, also became professional golfers.
Rinker played college golf at the University of Alabama.
Professional career In 1983, Rinker turned professional. Rinker had success at 1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School. However, he struggled to keep his card. His best year came in 1997, when he finished second twice, and made nearly $500,000. However, his struggles continued, and he has not made a cut on the PGA Tour since 1999. He has played on the Nationwide Tour for many years. In November 2010, he earned his 2011 Champions Tour card by finishing second at qualifying school.
Rinker is currently the Director of Golf at the Emerald Dunes Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Personal life Rinker's sister-in-law Kelli, wife of older brother Laine, was also on the LPGA Tour.
Tournament wins this list may be incomplete 2003 South Florida PGA Championship 2006 South Florida PGA Championship 2008 EZ-Go South Florida PGA Open
Results in major championships Tournament1983198419851986198719881989U.S. OpenCUTT58PGA Championship Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999U.S. OpenT33CUTPGA ChampionshipCUTT56T52T61T29 Tournament2000200120022003200420052006200720082009U.S. OpenCUTPGA ChampionshipCUTCUT Note: Rinker never played in the Masters Tournament nor The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
U.S. national team appearances PGA Cup: 1992 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2009 (winners)
See also 1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1994 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
External links
Lee Rinker wins South Florida PGA Open